xìu
[siw˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) deflated
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
xìu bánh(of a wheel) to be deflated
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) demotivated; down
Examples
Mặt đừng có xìu vậy chứ!Man, don't you be so down.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “xìu” mean?
(adjective) deflated
Is “xìu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.